Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and the Academy Award for Best Film, Amadeus weaves a confrontation between mediocrity and genius into a tale of breathtaking dramatic power. Mozart vs. Salieri.
August: Osage County Old Globe Theatre in Balboa Park in San Diego. (619)234-5623 or www.theoldglobe.org. Tue-Wed, 7; Thur-Fri, 8; Sat, 2 & 8; Sun, 2 & 7. Ends June 12. $29-$85.
Winner of the 2008 Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. When their father goes missing, the huge, sprawling and completely dysfunctional Weston family reunites and sparks fly. Violet, the take-no-prisoners matriarch, struggles for control over a family set to implode over secrets, lies and betrayals.
Barbra’s Wedding The Broadway Theatre, 340 E. Broadway in Vista. (760)806-7905. Wed-Sat; 7:30; Sun, 2. Ends June 11. $17.50.
Barbra Streisand Homewrecker? While that fact isn’t listed on her resume, her 1998 wedding to James Brolin has certainly put a wedge between the couple living next door to her. Buzzing helicopters, paparazzi and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Humvee blocking the driveway finally puts this young couple over the edge.
A Chorus Line presented by San Diego Musical Theatre at Lyceum Theatre, Horton Plaza in San Diego. Thur-Sat, 8; Sun, 2. 858-560-5740 or www.sdmt.org. Ends June 12. $30-$60.
The stunning musical-verite about a chorus audition for a Broadway musical. It tells of the achingly poignant ambitions of professional Broadway gypsies to land a job in the show, and is a powerful metaphor for all human aspiration.
Death of a Salesman New Village Arts, 2787 State St in Carlsbad. (760)433-3245 or www.newvillagearts.org. Thur-Fri, 8; Sat, 3 & 8; Sun, 2. June 9-July 3. $25-30.
Arthur Miller's award-winning play tells the story of one ordinary man’s struggle to be extraordinary in life. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre
A Dram of Drummhicit presented by La Jolla Playhouse at Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. in La Jolla. (858)550-1010 or www.lajollaplayhouse.org. Tue-Wed, 7:30; Thur-Fri, 8; Sat, 2 & 8; Sun, 2 & 7. Ends June 12. $35-$56.
In Arthur Kopit’s new play, an American entrepreneur has found the perfect Scottish island on which to build his new golf course. But as secrets – and bodies – are unearthed, the true nature of the island wreaks comic havoc in this new supernatural comedy
Forever Plaid Moonlight Stage Productions at Moonlight Amphitheatre, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr. in Vista. (760)724-2110 or www.moonlightstage.com. Wed-Sun, 8. June 15-July 2.$22-50.
The Plaids are returning from the Great Jukebox in the Sky for their first ever outdoor appearance in Vista. The original Smudge, David Engel, will be directing and choreographing this salute to the all male singing groups of the late 1950s - early 1960s.
Late Night Catechism Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr. in Escondido. (888)802-SHOW or www.welktheatresandiego.com. Thur-Fri, June 2-17, 8. $65, $80 with dinner buffet.
Sister Maripat Donovan hilariously guides you through the ins and outs, as well as the venial and mortal sins, of catechism class.
Life of Riley presented by the Old Globe Theatre at Sheryl & Harvey White Theatre in Balboa Park in San Diego. (619)234-5623 or www.theoldglobe.org. Tue-Wed, 7; Thur-Fri. 8; Sat, 2 & 8; Sun, 2 & 7. $29-$67. Ends June 5.
U.S. Premiere of Alan Ayckbourn’s hilarious new comedy. George Riley’s closest friends discover that he has just a few months to live and they each deal with the news in their own very surprising way. George has deeply affected each of their lives and he is now plotting one last final farewell, which could upset all of their futures.
Mamma Mia! presented by Broadway San Diego at Civic Theatre, 1100 Third Ave. in San Diego. (619)570-1100 or www.broadwaysd.com. Tue-Wed, 7; Thur, 7:30; Fri, 8; Sat, 2 & 8; Sun, 1 & 6:30. Ends June 5. $33.50-$102.50.
A show the whole family will want to dance to returns for one week only.
Mixtape presented by Lamb’s Players Theatre at Horton Grand Theatre, 444 Fourth Ave. in San Diego. (619) 437-6000 or www.lambsplayers.org . Thur, 7:30; Fri-Sat, 8: Sun 2 & 7. Ends July 17. $28-58.
Remember the mixtape? The cassette that held that just right mix of your favorite music. It was the perfect way to remember a feeling, celebrate a moment, make a statement or share your heart.
Much Ado About Nothing presented by the Old Globe Theatre, Festival Theatre in Balboa Park in San Diego. (619)234-5623 or www.theoldglobe.org. In rotating repertory through Sept 24. Tue-Sun, 8: $29-$62.
While Beatrice and Benedick hide their infatuation beneath witty barbs, Hero and Claudio race to the altar in Shakespeare‘s romantic comedy. But will false accusations and misunderstandings prevent their happy endings?
The Music Man Lamb’s Players Theatre, 1142 Orange Ave. in Coronado. (619)437-6000 or www.lambsplayers.org Tues-Thur, 7:30; Fri, 8; Sat, 4 & 8; Sun, 2. Ends July 10. $28-$62.
Meredith Willson’s masterpiece set a new standard of how musicals tell stories, and in the process gave us a classic love story and one of the most iconic American characters of all time in the lovable rake Harold Hill.
My Name is Asher Lev North Coast Repertory, 987 Lomas Santa Fe Dr #D in Solana Beach. (858)481-1055. Wed,7; Thur-Fri, 8; Sat, 2 & 8; Sun, 2 &7. Ends June 26.$34-37.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Chaim Potok, My Name is Asher Lev tells the story of a young Hasidic artist torn between his observant Jewish community and his need to create.
Our Town presented by Cygnet Theatre Company at Old Town Theatre, 4040 Twiggs St in San Diego. (619)337-1525 or cygnettheatre.com. Wed-Thur, 7:30; Fri, 8; Sat, 4 & 8; Sun, 2 & 7. June 9-July 10. $29-54.
Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer Prize winning play gets a color-blind, age-blind cast directed by Sean Murray.
Peer Gynt presented by La Jolla Playhouse at Mandell Weiss Theatre, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr. in La Jolla. (858)550-1010 or www.lajollaplayhouse.org. Tue-Wed, 7:30; Thur-Fri, 8; Sat, 2 & 8; Sun, 2 & 7. June 28-July 24.. $35-$56.
Reflections of Rosemary Clooney Welk Resort Theatre, 8860 Lawrence Welk Dr. in Escondido. (888)802-SHOW or www.welktheatresandiego.com. Thur-Fri, June 2-17, 8. $65, $80 with dinner buffet.
Shotgun Wedding Anniversary presented by Mystery Café Dinner Theater at Imperial House Restaurant, 505 Kalmia St. in San Diego. (619)460-2200 or www.mysterycafe.net. Fri-Sat, 8, indefinitely. $59.50 includes 4 course dinner.
Pedals has planned a nostalgic tribute to her nuptials with Basil and instead finds herself wearing black and seeing red! After all, the family fortune is at stake. Help solve this hilarious mystery!
Swingtime Canteen OnStage Playhouse, 291 Third Ave in Chula Vista. www.onstageplayhouse.org Thur-Sat, 8; Sun, 2. Closes June 25. $20.
Get ready for the rip-roaringest canteen show as these MGM movie star Marian Ames and her Hollywood Canteen gal pals prove their mettle while they sing World War II classics.
The Tempest presented by the Old Globe Theatre, Festival Theatre in Balboa Park in San Diego. (619)234-5623 or www.theoldglobe.org. In rotating repertory through Sept 24. Tue-Sun, 8: $29-$62
Romance, magic and a deserted island - Shakespeare’s final play places the desire for revenge against the demands of love and captures the essence of the human condition with its compelling and timeless themes.
Ten Cent Night Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd, Suite N in San Diego. (858)598-7620. Thur-Sat, 8; Sun, 2. Ends June 26. $20-$40.
Dad's shot himself in the head and failed musician Roby Finley is on her way home to Burkeville, TX, with a suitcase full of stolen cash to save her heart-sick sister. Full of pathos and humor, heartbreak and joy, Ten Cent Night is a dark comedy from a time when a dime could buy you a phone call home
